Comments on: Part Two: Seat of the Pants vs. Planning http://www.writersroundabout.com/2007/09/part-two-seat-of-pants-vs-planning.html Non-Fiction & Fiction Writing, Editing, and Web Technology for Freelancers Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:43:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Part Four: Hooks, Hangers and the Sequence of Events — The Writer’s Round-About http://www.writersroundabout.com/2007/09/part-two-seat-of-pants-vs-planning.html#comment-63 Part Four: Hooks, Hangers and the Sequence of Events — The Writer’s Round-About Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:41:31 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/2007/09/26/part-two-seat-of-the-pants-vs-planning/#comment-63 [...] characters will decide on your behalf. If you’re a planner you might choose in advance while a pantser may have to carve out and edit their chapter breaks in the second [...] [...] characters will decide on your behalf. If you’re a planner you might choose in advance while a pantser may have to carve out and edit their chapter breaks in the second [...]

]]> By: Part One: Are you a Pantser or a Planner? — The Writer’s Round-About http://www.writersroundabout.com/2007/09/part-two-seat-of-pants-vs-planning.html#comment-62 Part One: Are you a Pantser or a Planner? — The Writer’s Round-About Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:28:35 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/2007/09/26/part-two-seat-of-the-pants-vs-planning/#comment-62 [...] Part Two: Seat of the Pants vs. Planning [...] [...] Part Two: Seat of the Pants vs. Planning [...]

]]> By: Part Six: Mr. Random Messenger Meets Suspend-able Disbelief — The Writer’s Round-About http://www.writersroundabout.com/2007/09/part-two-seat-of-pants-vs-planning.html#comment-61 Part Six: Mr. Random Messenger Meets Suspend-able Disbelief — The Writer’s Round-About Mon, 19 Nov 2007 06:16:33 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/2007/09/26/part-two-seat-of-the-pants-vs-planning/#comment-61 [...] Part Two: Seat of the Pants vs. Planning [...] [...] Part Two: Seat of the Pants vs. Planning [...]

]]> By: Rebecca Laffar-Smith http://www.writersroundabout.com/2007/09/part-two-seat-of-pants-vs-planning.html#comment-60 Rebecca Laffar-Smith Tue, 02 Oct 2007 05:24:00 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/2007/09/26/part-two-seat-of-the-pants-vs-planning/#comment-60 :-) Thanks Anne. It is really hard to find that balance between Pantser and Planner that works best for each of us. I find I'm too unfocused, and lack attention if I don't seriously force myself to the task each day. I've found the less I plan the less I accomplish. So while I was originally more of a pantser than anything I've been strengthening my planning habits and thankfully growing more and more productive as I do so. :-) Thanks Anne. It is really hard to find that balance between Pantser and Planner that works best for each of us. I find I’m too unfocused, and lack attention if I don’t seriously force myself to the task each day. I’ve found the less I plan the less I accomplish. So while I was originally more of a pantser than anything I’ve been strengthening my planning habits and thankfully growing more and more productive as I do so.

]]> By: Rebecca Laffar-Smith http://www.writersroundabout.com/2007/09/part-two-seat-of-pants-vs-planning.html#comment-58 Rebecca Laffar-Smith Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:12:00 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/2007/09/26/part-two-seat-of-the-pants-vs-planning/#comment-58 *grins* Well getting writers thinking is a great sign. :-)<br/><br/>I think this is the big difference between planners and pre-planners. Planners need everything in control where as most people aren't at that extreme end of the scale. There is the murky inbetween which is a blend of both working together.<br/><br/>Personally, I think getting your blend working for you is the most ideal option. It deals with the pros and cons of both extremes. *grins* Well getting writers thinking is a great sign. :-)

I think this is the big difference between planners and pre-planners. Planners need everything in control where as most people aren’t at that extreme end of the scale. There is the murky inbetween which is a blend of both working together.

Personally, I think getting your blend working for you is the most ideal option. It deals with the pros and cons of both extremes.

]]> By: Anne http://www.writersroundabout.com/2007/09/part-two-seat-of-pants-vs-planning.html#comment-59 Anne Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:54:00 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/2007/09/26/part-two-seat-of-the-pants-vs-planning/#comment-59 You're doing a great job with this series. The truth is, I'd like to be a planner, but I can't think of what to plan (and I do get bored when I know). It would be so great to sit down and know what I was going to do that day.... or would it?<br/><br/>I don't even plan my advertising/PR freelance writing. I think my subconscious knows exactly the plan for the piece -- so I'm probably planning more than I say (I've been doing this for 20 years so I know how the pieces go together for that kind of writing). What I need to do is tinker with it, to find the voice, the phrases that say what I'm trying to get the reader to feel.<br/><br/>But we're talking about fiction. I have to be a pantser because I write to find out what I don't know. If I know it, I'll be bored and I want write. Of course, if I don't know, I'll get scared and not write, either. Ah me. You’re doing a great job with this series. The truth is, I’d like to be a planner, but I can’t think of what to plan (and I do get bored when I know). It would be so great to sit down and know what I was going to do that day…. or would it?

I don’t even plan my advertising/PR freelance writing. I think my subconscious knows exactly the plan for the piece — so I’m probably planning more than I say (I’ve been doing this for 20 years so I know how the pieces go together for that kind of writing). What I need to do is tinker with it, to find the voice, the phrases that say what I’m trying to get the reader to feel.

But we’re talking about fiction. I have to be a pantser because I write to find out what I don’t know. If I know it, I’ll be bored and I want write. Of course, if I don’t know, I’ll get scared and not write, either. Ah me.

]]> By: Michele http://www.writersroundabout.com/2007/09/part-two-seat-of-pants-vs-planning.html#comment-57 Michele Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:01:00 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/2007/09/26/part-two-seat-of-the-pants-vs-planning/#comment-57 The more I read this and think about it, the more I feel like I'm really not a "planner." That is weird, considering I make lists and "plan" everything else in my life. But when it comes to writing, I do write when I feel the inspiration (as often as possible) instead of actually planning something and scheduling time to write it.<br/><br/>Hmmm... I'm learning things about myself here! Keep up the great work, Rebecca, you're really making us writers "think!"<br/><br/>Smiles,<br/>Michele<br/>"Writing the Cyber Highway"<br/>http://writingthecyberhighway.blogspot.com/ The more I read this and think about it, the more I feel like I’m really not a “planner.” That is weird, considering I make lists and “plan” everything else in my life. But when it comes to writing, I do write when I feel the inspiration (as often as possible) instead of actually planning something and scheduling time to write it.

Hmmm… I’m learning things about myself here! Keep up the great work, Rebecca, you’re really making us writers “think!”

Smiles,
Michele
“Writing the Cyber Highway”
http://writingthecyberhighway.blogspot.com/

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